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Release No.: 2007-22For Release: Monday, September 17, 2007
The Magellanic Clouds Are First-Time Visitors
The Magellanic Clouds Are First-Time Visitors
Astronomers have measured the 3-D velocities of the Large Magellanic Cloud (shown here) and the Small Magellanic Cloud. They found surprisingly high speeds, which indicates that the Magellanic Clouds are not gravitationally bound to the Milky Way but instead are "just passing through."
Credit: Copyright Robert Gendler and Josch Hambsch 2005
Low Resolution Image (jpg)
Credit: Copyright Robert Gendler and Josch Hambsch 2005
Low Resolution Image (jpg)
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